How Many Tiles Does it Take to Stop a Bullet?

This video from Yee Yee Life tests how many rolls of toilet paper are required to stop various calibers of bullets, ranging from .22 LR to .50 AE. The experiment uses a target dummy named Fred and systematically fires different firearms into stacks of toilet paper to measure penetration depth. The results show a clear correlation between caliber size and penetration, with larger calibers requiring significantly more toilet paper to be stopped.

This video demonstrates the penetration capabilities of various common firearm calibers through a stack of 1000 paper plates. It highlights how bullet energy and construction significantly affect penetration depth, with higher caliber rounds generally requiring more plates to stop. The experiment provides a visual, albeit informal, understanding of ballistic performance against a soft, uniform medium.

This video explores the longevity of ammunition by testing rounds from various decades, from the 2020s back to the 1880s. The presenter, acting as a firearms instructor, demonstrates the performance of old ammunition, noting velocities, brass condition, and whether rounds fire. The experiment highlights that properly stored ammunition can remain functional for extended periods, even over a century, though performance may degrade. Safety is implicitly emphasized through the use of a lead sled for older, potentially unpredictable rounds.

This video tests the ballistic resistance of a 1kg rubber mallet against various calibers of ammunition, from .22 LR to .308 Winchester. The mallet demonstrates significant resistance, absorbing or deflecting most rounds, but is ultimately penetrated by the .308. The test highlights the surprising durability of the rubber mallet against firearm projectiles.

This video tests the ballistic resistance of a parking meter against various calibers, from .22LR up to .50 BMG. It demonstrates how different ammunition types penetrate or are stopped by the meter, providing a visual comparison of terminal ballistics against a common urban object. The experiment highlights the significant increase in destructive power with larger calibers.

This video demonstrates a ballistic test using pumpkins to gauge the penetration power of various calibers, from .22 LR up to .50 BMG. The experiment, conducted by an experienced individual, showcases how different firearms and rounds interact with a soft barrier, providing a visual understanding of projectile energy and stopping power. The results highlight significant differences in penetration capabilities across the tested calibers.

This video demonstrates the ballistic resistance of an excavator bucket against various firearm calibers, from .22 LR to .50 BMG API. The test, conducted by an experienced individual, shows that while smaller calibers cause minimal damage, larger rounds like the .50 BMG API can penetrate the bucket. The footage provides visual evidence of impact effects and the destructive potential of different ammunition types.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of various calibers against a large pine tree, culminating with a .50 BMG API round. Surprisingly, even powerful rifle rounds like 5.56mm and 7.62mm, as well as handgun rounds like 10mm and .44 Magnum, failed to fully penetrate the tree. The .50 BMG API round, while charring the entry point, also did not exit the back of the tree, demonstrating the significant stopping power of a substantial tree trunk.

This video from Yee Yee Life features an experienced host testing the ballistic penetration of various calibers, from .22 LR to .50 BMG, in an Intex swimming pool. The host demonstrates proper firearm safety and provides detailed measurements of bullet penetration depths, offering unique insights into how different rounds interact with water as a medium. The results highlight significant variations in penetration based on caliber and velocity.

This video tests the ballistic resistance of a Secret Service Suburban window against various calibers, from .22 LR to .50 BMG. While smaller calibers and even a 10mm and .44 Magnum were stopped with varying degrees of damage, the window was eventually penetrated by a .50 BMG sniper rifle round. The testing provides a clear demonstration of the limits of armored vehicle glass against high-powered rifle threats.